Jermain Defoe has said he knew Tottenham would complete one of the most
amazing comebacks in north London derby history the moment Gareth Bale
pulled a goal back against Arsenal.

Saturday saw Spurs end their 17-year wait for a win at the home of their arch-rivals when they came from 2-0 down at half-time to triumph 3-2 at the Emirates Stadium.

The introduction of Defoe during the break was the catalyst for the comeback, with the England striker's flick-on helping set up Bale to make it 2-1.

Rafael van der Vaart's penalty and Younes Kaboul's late header then sealed one of the most improbable and memorable derby victories ever recorded by Tottenham as Arsenal blew the chance to go top of the Premier League.

Defoe said: "Second half, I think they eased off a little bit.

"Sometimes, it's difficult when you go 2-0 up. People think you just go on and you win the game quite comfortably.